Overview
Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Van Cleef & Arpels
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Museum of Art and Van Cleef & Arpels
In partnership with Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and Musée des Confluences, Lyon
Since ancient times, colour has been more than just a reflection of personal taste. It is the most immediate visual language in everyday life. Colours convey symbolic meanings that vary across different cultural contexts in the East and West. This exhibition is curated around the concept of “five prime colours” from traditional Chinese culture: red, qing (blue/green), yellow, white and black. It showcases over 600 selected artefacts from the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Van Cleef & Arpels, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and the Musée des Confluences, Lyon, including ceramics, lacquerware, textiles, jade and jewellery. Visitors are invited to explore the artistry and philosophy of colour, gaining a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western aesthetic traditions, as well as the cultural charm embedded within each artefact. We invite you to step into this visually immersive space, where light and shadow interact, and join us in a cultural dialogue about the vibrant world of colours represented by these treasures.
Please collect your timed ticket at the G/F lobby. Ticket is valid on the date of issue only. Please enter the gallery at your scheduled time.
To ensure a pleasant visit for everyone, special entry arrangements apply to this exhibition. Items with dimensions exceeding 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm, including luggage, backpack or handbag, and any objects that may possibly obstruct other visitors, are not permitted in the gallery. Please follow the instructions of the venue staff.
